iNoble has announced the opening of a new fabrication facility in Coimbatore, India, scheduled for inauguration on December 5, 2024. The facility spans 8,000 square feet and houses advanced machinery designed for precision sheet metal fabrication. Key equipment includes a 3KW laser cutting machine, a 170-ton full CNC 5-axis press brake, a 2KW laser welding […]
BEML Limited has been awarded a ₹3,658 crore contract by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) for the design, manufacture, supply, testing, and maintenance of metro rolling stock and depot machinery. The contract includes 210 metro cars configured as 70 three-car trainsets, to be deployed in Unattended Train Operation (UTO) mode, a high level of metro […]
Tata Electronics has reached an agreement to acquire a 60% stake in Pegatron’s iPhone manufacturing facility in Chennai, India, according to sources familiar with the matter. The Taiwanese company will retain a 40% share and provide technical support under the new joint venture, with Tata assuming operational control. The Chennai facility, which employs approximately 10,000 […]
Lubrizol and Polyhose have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a medical tubing manufacturing site in Tamil Nadu, aiming to increase local production capacity for neurovascular and cardiovascular tubing used in medical procedures such as balloon catheterization. The facility will utilize Lubrizol’s medical-grade thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and other thermoplastic polymers, which are known […]
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is close to completing a Rs 2,000 crore data centre in Sriperumbudur, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, part of a phased plan to reach 90 MW of capacity within five years. Initial testing of the 12 MW facility is underway, and L&T expects to scale it to 30 MW in the near term. […]
Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd (RNAIPL) has announced its Oragadam manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu has produced over 4.5 million powertrain units since beginning operations in 2010. The 600-acre facility supplies these units, which include engines and gearboxes, to both domestic and international markets for Renault and Nissan vehicles. The facility has manufactured more […]
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has inaugurated two new testing facilities in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, aimed at enhancing SUV safety and advancing battery technology. These facilities, including a passive safety lab and a battery and cell research lab, represent an investment of over ₹300 crore, according to a press release issued by the company. The passive […]
Ford Motor Company is evaluating changes in its strategy for its Chennai plant, with potential plans to focus on hybrid and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle components in addition to electric vehicles (EVs). This approach comes as the company assesses market volatility, particularly in China and Southeast Asia, which has affected EV demand. Sources indicate […]
Jabil, a U.S.-based electronics component manufacturer and supplier to Apple, announced plans to expand its operations in India with an investment of $250–275 million (₹2,102–₹2,312 crore). This expansion will see the establishment of at least two new facilities over the next three to four years, according to a press release issued by the company. The […]
Bonfiglioli Transmissions has laid the foundation for a new industry and automation facility in Cheyyar, Tamil Nadu, and inaugurated its Technology and Innovation Hub in Chennai. The Cheyyar facility, covering 25 acres, is expected to start operations in 2025 and will create 150-200 jobs. This plant will focus on meeting the rising domestic demand for […]
